Algeria vs UAE head-to-head record

Algeria wins: 3
Draws: 3
UAE wins: 0

6 meetings, 1973 to 2025Goals: Algeria 6, UAE 2

Algeria and UAE have met 6 times since 1973. Algeria have won 3, UAE 0, and 3 matches ended level. They last met on 12 December 2025, when the match ended 1–1 in the Arab Cup, and UAE won on penalties.

The 6 meetings have produced 8 goals, 1.33 per game. The biggest win is Algeria’s 2–0 in the Palestine Cup in 1973. Algeria are unbeaten in the last six meetings (3 wins, 3 draws). They went 15 years without meeting, between 1992 and 2008.

Who has won more, Algeria or UAE?

All matches6 matches

3 Algeria3 drawsUAE 0

Competitive2 matches

1 Algeria1 drawUAE 0

Friendlies4 matches

2 Algeria2 drawsUAE 0

Key numbers

Goals: Algeria 6, UAE 21.33 per game
First meeting: Algeria 2–0 UAEPalestine Cup, 13 Aug 1973
Most recent: Algeria 1–1 UAEArab Cup, 12 Dec 2025
Algeria’s biggest win: Algeria 2–0 UAEPalestine Cup, 13 Aug 1973
Most goals in a meeting: Algeria 1–1 UAEArab Cup, 12 Dec 2025
Current run: Algeria unbeaten in 6
TFN Elo rating now: Algeria 1840 (29th), UAE 1667 (67th)How the rating works

Last five meetings

12 Dec 2025
Algeria1UAE1
Arab Cup, UAE won on penalties
Al Khor, Qatar (neutral)
5 Jun 2010
Algeria1UAE0
Friendly
Fürth, Germany (neutral)
20 Aug 2008
Algeria1UAE0
Friendly
Le Touquet, France (neutral)
24 Nov 1992
Algeria0UAE0
Friendly
Manama, Bahrain (neutral)
24 Nov 1988
UAE1Algeria1
Friendly
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Who has had the upper hand over time?

The line climbs with every Algeria win and drops with every UAE win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.

Above the line: Algeria have won more Below: UAE have won more

Level

Algeria lead by 3 wins after the latest meeting. The biggest lead was 3, held by Algeria from 5 June 2010.

Every meeting on one timeline

Algeria wins

Draws

UAE wins

Larger dots mark bigger winning margins. Hover a dot for the result.

Home, away and neutral

In UAE's home games

1 match

010

AlgeriaDrawsUAE

At neutral venues

5 matches

320

AlgeriaDrawsUAE

Record by competition

Record by competition
Competition	Played	Algeria	Draws	Goals
Friendly	4	2	2	3–1
Arab Cup	1	0	1	1–1
Palestine Cup	1	1	0	2–0

Meetings by decade

Algeria wins Draws UAE wins

Meetings by decade
Decade	Played	Algeria	Draws	Goals
1970s	1	1	0	2
1980s	1	0	1	2
1990s	1	0	1	0
2000s	1	1	0	1
2010s	1	1	0	1
2020s	1	0	1	2

Longest runs

Longest runs
Longest run of	Algeria	UAE
Wins in a row	22008 to 2010	None
Unbeaten meetings	61973 to 2025	21988 to 1992

The longest run of draws is 2, from 24 November 1988 to 24 November 1992.

Penalty shootouts

Algeria 1–1 UAEArab Cup, 12 Dec 2025UAE won on penalties

Questions answered

How many times have Algeria and UAE played each other?

6 times, starting on 13 August 1973. 2 of those meetings were competitive and 4 were friendlies.

Who has won more matches between Algeria and UAE?

Algeria, with 3 wins to 0. 3 matches ended level.

What is the biggest win in Algeria vs UAE?

Algeria’s 2–0 win in the Palestine Cup on 13 August 1973 in Benghazi.

When did Algeria and UAE last play?

On 12 December 2025 in Al Khor, when the match ended 1–1 in the Arab Cup, and UAE won on penalties.

What is the competitive record between Algeria and UAE?

In 2 competitive matches, Algeria have 1 win, UAE have 0, and 1 ended level.

Have Algeria and UAE met in a penalty shootout?

Yes, once. Most recently in the Arab Cup on 12 December 2025, when UAE won the shootout after a 1–1 draw.

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Every Algeria vs UAE result

All 6 Competitive 2 Friendlies 4

Every Algeria vs UAE result
Date	Home	Score	Away	Competition	Venue
12 Dec 2025	Algeria	1–1UAE on pens	UAE	Arab Cup	Al Khor, Qatar (neutral)
5 Jun 2010	Algeria	1–0	UAE	Friendly	Fürth, Germany (neutral)
20 Aug 2008	Algeria	1–0	UAE	Friendly	Le Touquet, France (neutral)
24 Nov 1992	Algeria	0–0	UAE	Friendly	Manama, Bahrain (neutral)
24 Nov 1988	UAE	1–1	Algeria	Friendly	Dubai, United Arab Emirates
13 Aug 1973	Algeria	2–0	UAE	Palestine Cup	Benghazi, Libya (neutral)